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Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft’s AI security flaw sparks data theft fears

Microsoft has issued a security warning about its experimental AI agent, Copilot Actions, due to risks that it could be…

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Artificial Intelligence

Oracle Plunges as Wall Street Punishes Its Massive AI Gamble

Oracle's aggressive AI expansion, including massive investments in data centers and chip infrastructure, has led to a sharp decline in…

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AI & Tech

Tim Berners-Lee: AI Won’t Destroy the Web

Sir Tim Berners-Lee remains optimistic about the web's future, believing its democratic spirit can persist despite challenges from centralized platforms…

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Artificial Intelligence

Scientists Must Forge a Positive Vision for AI

Authoritarian control, misinformation, and lethal conflicts are exacerbated by AI, while the industry faces ethical issues like labor exploitation and…

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Artificial Intelligence

Senators Push to Ban Teen Access to AI Chatbots

A bipartisan bill called the GUARD Act, introduced by Senators Hawley and Blumenthal, seeks to ban individuals under 18 from…

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BigTech Companies

TikTok’s Freedom Edition: What You Need to Know

A tentative agreement has been reached for the sale of TikTok's US operations to a consortium of investors, though final…

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Artificial Intelligence

The Inevitable Rise of Wearable Tech

Major tech companies are aggressively expanding wearable ecosystems, pushing consumers to adopt multiple devices like smart glasses, rings, and watches…

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BigTech Companies

Tech’s Trump Bet: What Happens Next?

The technology sector's unexpected alignment with President Trump raises questions about whether it is a strategic move for favorable regulations…

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AI & Tech

Senators: Amazon Used AI Layoffs to Hire Cheaper H1-B Workers

A bipartisan group of US senators is demanding transparency from major tech companies like Amazon, Meta, Apple, Google, and Microsoft…

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BigTech Companies

Apple Fights EU’s Digital Markets Act, Demands Repeal

Apple has formally requested that the European Union repeal the Digital Markets Act, escalating tensions between major US tech firms…

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AI & Tech

AI’s Energy Future: The Download

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, largely due to surging data center energy consumption. Despite its high…

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Artificial Intelligence

Ted Cruz Bill Proposes 10-Year AI Moratorium for Big Tech

Senator Ted Cruz has proposed the SANDBOX Act, which would allow AI companies to seek temporary exemptions from federal regulations…

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Artificial Intelligence

Ted Cruz Bill Grants AI Firms 10-Year Self-Regulation Window

Senator Ted Cruz has proposed the SANDBOX Act, which would allow AI companies to operate with reduced federal oversight for…

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Artificial Intelligence

Trump’s AI Embrace Alarms Populists: MAGA vs. Big Tech

Melania Trump praised AI as potentially the most significant driver of progress in American history during a White House event.…

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Artificial Intelligence

Europe’s Tech Leadership Hinges on Regulation and Culture

Europe's innovation strategy emphasizes regulatory foresight, stability, and ethical accountability, offering a compelling alternative to the U.S. model focused on…

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Artificial Intelligence

AI in Worship: Running Your Own LLM at Home

Churches are increasingly using biometric surveillance systems like facial recognition to identify congregants and cross-reference their data without their knowledge,…

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Artificial Intelligence

Trump’s Nvidia China Ban Backfire: Sales Rebounded Despite Restrictions

Nvidia circumvented US chip export restrictions to China by creating modified GPUs that comply with performance limits, maintaining sales in…

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BigTech Companies

How Murena’s Pixel Tablet Is Reducing My Google Dependence

Murena's Pixel Tablet offers a privacy-focused alternative to Google's ecosystem by running on /e/OS, which removes Google tracking while maintaining…

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Artificial Intelligence

Fixing ‘Evil’ AI & the White House’s Science Crackdown

Autonomous AI systems face skepticism about their readiness for real-world decision-making, highlighting unresolved challenges in defining AI and its capabilities.…

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AI & Tech

Europe’s Quiet Lead in the Humanoid Robot Race

Europe is emerging as a leader in practical robotics applications, leveraging strict regulations and industrial collaboration to integrate robots into…

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